A client has severe osteoarthritis in the left hip and is having surgery to replace both articular surfaces of the hip. What type of surgical procedure will the nurse prepare the client for?

A client has severe osteoarthritis in the left hip and is having surgery to replace both articular surfaces of the hip. What type of surgical procedure will the nurse prepare the client for?



a) Arthrodesis
b) Hemiarthroplasty
c) Total arthroplasty
d) Osteotomy



Answer: C


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